Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair in Scalloway
Fixed-price sink repair in Scalloway and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Sink repair in Scalloway without replacing anything
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. If you are dealing with cracks starting at the waste and a crazed, tired basin, we can usually put it right, on Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and enamelled basins alike.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Scalloway and across the Shetland Islands.
- Where
- Scalloway (ZE1)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Scalloway
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on a built-in basin
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your ZE1 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Landlord and trade work in Scalloway
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in the Shetland Islands and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Our work in Scalloway
Scalloway is in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Scalloway to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in ZE1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Craigpark Road and Meadowfield Road. With the B9074 close by, Scalloway is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Scalloway include Gulberwick (2 miles east), Hamnavoe (3 miles south-west), Veensgarth (3 miles north-east), Sound (4 miles east) and Toogs (4 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in the Shetland Islands, Scalloway sees plenty of our work. If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
What’s near Scalloway
In Scalloway, that means homes near Methodist Church and Fisherman's Arms. Nearby you will also find Castle Holm (4.9 miles north) and Gilbert Bain Hospital (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Scalloway includes Hill of Berry and Loch of Burwick.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
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How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Scalloway questions
Do you cover the whole of the Shetland Islands?
The entire UK, including all of the Shetland Islands. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Repair or replace in Scalloway?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
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